[DJ's left nut]

Raiders draft is over and phew - I killed it for these boys.

1.7: Anthony Richardson, QB - Florida - insane talent, may be great and may be out of the league in 3 years but man you can't pass on those tools at this spot.

2.38: Brian Branch - S, Alabama: Probably the best safety in the draft. A possible 1st rounder at 38 who also fits a position of need.

3.70: Rashee Rice, WR - SMU: Love the guy. A lot of Aiyuk in his game and getting him here is a screaming value.

3.100: Devon Achane, RB - A&M: Just a hell of dangerous fastback and a perfect complement to Josh Jacobs.

4.109: Karl Brooks, DL - Bowling Green: Lots of tools and nice inside/outside potential.

5.141: KJ Henry, DE - Clemson: Maybe a need pick a little but it was a big need and I think Henry is going to be a solid player.

5.144: Warren McClendon, OT - UGA: Big time player on a big time team. Maybe he's not an OT long-term but he's going to play at the next level. At worst you have a nice swing OT who has a career similar to Wylie where he can move inside to G and play OT in a pinch.

5.174: Kei'trel Clark, CB - Lousiville: Just a solid DB.

6.204: Nick Saldiveri, OL - ODU: Similar player to McClendon and layering OL Depth is rarely a bad thing.

6.214: Anthony Johnson Jr, DB - ISU: Really nice 3rd safety/hybrid nickel sort of guy who I think will be able to contribute as a rookie.

7.220: Davis Allen, TE - Clemson: Just another solid football player. Nothing spectacular but he's someone that will make the team and play good ball.

7.231: Dee Winters, LB - TCU: Gimme all the DB to LB converts who still play with aggression. At worst he should be a STs demon but I think he may develop into a really nice nickel LB or even long-term starting Will. He's just the kind of LBer that we're seeing more and more of in the league.


What I really like about this draft is just how wide a net we cast. QB, WR, RB, TE, a couple OL, a couple DL, a clear starting S, a couple of nice CB possibilities and even a solid LB in the 7th.

We got something for EVERYONE in this draft. I could've maybe reallocated some draft capital to boundary corner as I'm not sure either of the guys I took will stay out wide, but with the board never really quite slotting right for me there, I'm still awfully happy with how it broke out.